PORT MOODY
• Star Wars Hour of Code: Join librarians on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. to explore the basics of computer coding through a Star Wars-themed tutorial as part of the International Hour of Code Week. Work with Rey to guide the new droid BB-8 through a mission. Then join Leia to create and share your own game in a galaxy far, far away. You will also have a chance to play interactive games coded using MIT’s Scratch by Port Moody kids in the library’s Code Camps. Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet. Drop-in, no registration required.
• Super Baby Party: On Tuesday, Dec. 8, drop in to the library between 2 and 4 p.m. to celebrate all things baby with photo booths, crafts, music, and prizes. This event is suitable for kids ages birth to 18 months. No registration required.
• Share English conversation group: Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by volunteers from Share Family and Community Services. Enjoy conversation with the other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.
• Adult Learners Book Club: Are you looking for a fun, social place to discuss easy books, and improve your reading skills? The Adult Learners book discussion group is perfect for new readers of English. All adult learners, including ESL, are welcome to join this friendly multicultural group. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. The next meeting will be on Dec. 9. For more information, including a list of upcoming books, phone or email the library at [email protected].
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Get talking with Mango: Mango is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for a wide variety of popular languages. With everyday dialog from native speakers, engaging interactive lessons, and a unique intuitive teaching style, Mango increases your ability to use, adapt and build on what you learn. Mango is accessible wherever you get online and it’s free with your library card — find it under Digital Content. Ask the staff at Terry Fox Library or visit www.fvrl.bc.ca to find out more.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
COQUITLAM
• Holiday Mish Mash: Watch teen actors from the Place des Arts Theatre Company perform silly skits, gags and dances to celebrate the holiday season on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4:30 to 5 p.m., in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch. All ages are welcome and registration is not required, but you’re encouraged to arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
